In a world of unprecedented advancements in technology and new players entering the market at a disruptive pace – it is extremely difficult for one person to keep tabs on all that is happening. In most cases leaders ascend to a position of authority based on their area of expertise i.e. what they know.

The transition from subject matter expert to leader can often be a difficult and long process. But perhaps the ongoing progression up the ladder is not based on what people know. Instead, it’s about embracing what you don’t know, which is a different type of smarts.

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